This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97B.001, to modify trespass laws by allowing the use of purple markings as a means of indicating prohibited areas for outdoor recreation. A new subdivision is added to define "forest land" as land with at least ten percent tree cover and evidence of natural tree regeneration. The bill also updates existing language to include "marked" alongside "posted" in the context of entering private land without permission, thereby expanding the methods by which landowners can indicate restricted access.

Additionally, the bill specifies the requirements for using purple paint marks to designate boundaries, including size, placement height, and visibility. It allows landowners to prohibit outdoor recreation by either posting signs or using purple markings, with specific guidelines on how frequently and where these markings should be placed. The bill also clarifies that individuals may enter unposted or unmarked land to retrieve wounded game without prior permission, ensuring that hunters can act swiftly in such situations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 97B.001
1st Engrossment: 97B.001